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How the School-to-Prison Pipeline Really Works

Carnegie-Knight News21, 2020, Short Documentary, Lead Producer
The school-to-prison pipeline has been talked about for decades. It hasn't gone anywhere. In this explainer video, we break down the ways kids are funneled out of school and into the juvenile system. Full project here.

Demand Fair Contracts for UIC

Roosevelt Institute, 2019, Short Documentary, Director
Why are UIC Faculty striking, and how can students help? Amid swirling narratives, this video sought to clarify the situation.

Saddam's Palace in Palestine

Aqraba Arts, 2018, Independent Short Documentary, Co-Director
Who do you look to when your political institutions continue to crumble? In the Palestinian village of Aqraba is Gilab Mayda, a shepherd whose reverence for Saddam Hussein lead him to model his lavish home after Saddam's palace.

First Marshall Auto Auction Scam

CBS Chicago, 2019, Production and Investigative Assistant
For over a decade, this auto auction has been taking advantage of low-income Chicagoans. We followed the paper trail to figure out who's really running the show.

Juvie Education Diaries - Nicholas Jasso

2020, Short Video, Lead Producer
​"It's not really like an educational setting, it's more like a system of control," said Nicholas Jasso, about his time in the San Mateo, California, juvenile system.

VICTOR! - Each Other Music Video

2018, Music Video, Co-Director
​Exploring concepts of self-image, togetherness, and authenticity. EACH OTHER is a collaboration between Chicago pop musician VICTOR! and Billy Lemos.

Gearhead Workspace

2019, Web Commercial, Director
Gearhead Workspace isn't just a place to work on your car. It's a community space to make friends, take classes, collaborate, and play some pool. 

Moist Boy - Ravis Knocking at My Door

2018, Music Video, Director
The altered reality of underground Chicago musician Moist Boy.